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Premier League preview: Chelsea face early Arsenal test, Hull prepare for mauling, and more misery for Spurs?
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The Premier League season is in full swing, and several intriguing storylines have already been created.
On matchday two, there was more misery for Tottenham Hotspur, a new-look Manchester City cranking into gear and Hull City getting a huge win over a relegation rival.
DAZN News picks out the three big storylines going into this weekend's matches, and to kick things off, a huge match at the Emirates.
Can Chelsea's attack penetrate stubborn Arsenal defence?
The biggest match of the weekend takes place at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon when defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea.
Many have tipped Chelsea to be the team to challenge The Gunners for this season's Premier League title, and with a star-studded attack featuring Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, they certainly have the firepower.
Scoring at least three goals in their opening two games, Chelsea have the talent to cause Arsenal's defence problems, but they are a well drilled unit which more often than not can take the sting out of a match and make them torrid, and sometimes boring affairs.
The one concern for Chelsea will be their defence. Against Fulham and Brighton they conceded multiple goals, and if they concede first in north London, then Arsenal will be favourites to emerge victorious.
Spurs face tough trip to Forest
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The big story so far is the plight of Tottenham Hotspur.
After a summer transfer window which saw them spend money at will, Spurs have lost their first two matches in humiliating fashion.
Up next, a trip to Nottingham Forest.
A 2-2 draw against Liverpool was the first sign of Oliver Glasner's vision coming to fruition, and he will be relishing the chance to face Spurs.
So far in the Premier League, Glasner has beaten Spurs three times in seven matches, and averages 1.43 points per match.
A hostile atmosphere awaits Spurs at the City Ground, and that's not ideal for manager Roberto De Zerbi, who is struggling at the troubled north London outfit.
Will Hull continue fairytale start?
Two wins from two, a crucial win over Coventry City last weekend, Hull City's Premier League return could not have gone any better.
The Tigers will fancy another mauling on Saturday night when they welcome a lacklustre Aston Villa at MKM Stadium.
It's too early to use the word 'crisis', but if Villa are not careful, they will hurtle towards one.
Suffering back-to-back defeats, Villa are lacking creativity at the top of the pitch, whilst lacking the physicality at the back.
Hull thrive in physical situations, and with striker Ollie McBurnie leading the attack, he will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing a fragile Villa.
Premier League fixtures for matchday three
Friday September 4
- Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool (8pm)
Saturday September 5
- Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth (12.30pm)
- Brentford vs. Sunderland (3pm)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3pm)
- Manchester City vs. Coventry City (3pm)
- Fulham vs. Crystal Palace (3pm)
- Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Leeds United (3pm)
- Hull City vs. Aston Villa (5.30pm)
Sunday September 6
- Everton vs. Manchester United (2pm)
- Arsenal vs. Chelsea (4.30pm)
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